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Interview 32
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Had 2 relapses of his high grade NHL and the 2nd time was told he would die but was later offered a new treatment and found it difficult to adjust to
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1996 after developing swellings in his neck and face. Treatment: chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a stem cell autograph. Two recurrences. Treatment included an allogenic bone marrow 'mini transplant'.
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Interview 04
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When his lymphoma relapsed several alternative treatments were discussed and he accepted his specialist's recommendation.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1997 treated with chemotherapy (CHOP). First recurrence treated with high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. Second recurrence treated with intensive chemotherapy and rituximab.
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Interview 23
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A pilot said the first clue of his Hodgkin's relapse was visual disorientation when flying, although he now recognises that there had been other sympt
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1992 after finding a lump in his armpit. Treated with surgery and radiotherapy. Recurrence treated with chemotherapy and autologous and allogenic stem cell transplants. In remission.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 16
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At his third relapse a man became depressed because he felt his doctors no longer knew how to treat his disease, but counselling helped him to feel mo
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in his neck. 'Watch and wait' policy adopted. Later treated with various chemotherapies, a stem cell transplant, and a radiolabelled monoclonal antibody. Now offered a cord blood transplant.
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Interview 15
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Originally low grade, she developed a high grade tumour which grew very fast while she was waiting to have it biopsied, during which time she also dev
Low and high grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Treatments included surgery, watch & wait, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. Complications of anaemia, pleural effusions, repeated infections and an allergic reaction. In remission.
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Interview 21
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Was angry at having relapsed and wondered whether he could have been given stronger treatment the first time around that would have better prevented a
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1988 after night sweats and a lump in his neck, treated with radiotherapy. Recurrence treated with chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. In remission.
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Interview 24
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Originally had Hodgkin's but became ill again after 20 years and was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's, which was scary partly because her father had died
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1984, which relapsed in 1996, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. Treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, rituximab and autologous stem cell transplant. In remission.
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